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Fin Ocheduszko Brown
Multimedia journalist
Whanganui

Fin Ocheduszko-Brown is a multimedia journalist based in Whanganui.

Fin Ocheduszko-Brown was raised in Christchurch and has a Bachelor of Communication with a journalism major from the University of Canterbury. He joined the Whanganui Chronicle in 2024.

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Whanganui dragonboater wins five medals in Germany
Whanganui Chronicle

Whanganui dragonboater wins five medals in Germany

01 Aug 05:00 PM
Stalwarts of rugby and rowing inducted to South Taranaki Sporting Hall of Fame
Whanganui Chronicle

Stalwarts of rugby and rowing inducted to South Taranaki Sporting Hall of Fame

01 Aug 05:00 PM

The South Taranaki Sporting Hall of Fame started in 2017 and now has nine athletes in it.

'Nothing has changed': Nurses go on strike in Whanganui
Whanganui Chronicle

'Nothing has changed': Nurses go on strike in Whanganui

30 Jul 12:46 AM

Whanganui nurses gathered in Majestic Square as part of a nationwide strike.

'Beyond stoked': Mt Ruapehu skifields open as snow enthusiasts flock to slopes
Whanganui Chronicle

'Beyond stoked': Mt Ruapehu skifields open as snow enthusiasts flock to slopes

29 Jul 06:00 PM

The skifields opened chairlifts for their advanced slopes on July 26, welcoming thousands.

Fire crews work to fight vegetation fire in Hunterville
Whanganui Chronicle

Fire crews work to fight vegetation fire in Hunterville

28 Jul 09:57 PM

The fire started as a controlled burn-off but quickly became uncontrollable.

Whanganui's Sarjeant Gallery hits visitor milestone
Whanganui Chronicle

Whanganui's Sarjeant Gallery hits visitor milestone

28 Jul 05:00 PM

The Sarjeant Gallery has welcomed 100,000-plus visitors since reopening in November 2024.

Whanganui business creates playground for Kuwait children
Whanganui Chronicle

Whanganui business creates playground for Kuwait children

28 Jul 05:00 PM

Playground Centre won Playspace of the Year for its work on Tauranga's Waterfront Park.

Logging truck rolls near Taihape
Whanganui Chronicle

Logging truck rolls near Taihape

27 Jul 10:16 PM

The council's roading crew is assessing the road to determine whether it needs to close.

Hāwera set to host major BMX event
Whanganui Chronicle

Hāwera set to host major BMX event

23 Jul 10:39 PM

The Hāwera BMX Club is seeking sponsors to support the event's organisation.

Rugby legend returns to old stomping ground for Classics match
Whanganui Chronicle

Rugby legend returns to old stomping ground for Classics match

23 Jul 05:00 PM

Chris Masoe first played in Whanganui at 16 after he earned a scholarship to City College.

Learning support staff strike after rejection of pay offer
Whanganui Chronicle

Learning support staff strike after rejection of pay offer

22 Jul 03:03 AM

The specialist staff felt industrial action was the only way to make the Govt take heed.

Work starts on landslide-prone stretch of SH1
Whanganui Chronicle

Work starts on landslide-prone stretch of SH1

21 Jul 05:00 PM

The work at Utiku in the central North Island aims to prevent further road closures.

Multiple fire crews extinguish large house fire in Bulls
Whanganui Chronicle

Multiple fire crews extinguish large house fire in Bulls

20 Jul 10:23 PM

Fire and Emergency NZ attended with seven vehicles, three tankers and a command unit.

Vintage motorcycle to honour late son stolen in Aramoho
Whanganui Chronicle

Vintage motorcycle to honour late son stolen in Aramoho

18 Jul 06:00 PM

The black bike, licence plate B6LPH, was stolen from a garage early on July 16.

Body of missing man found
Whanganui Chronicle

Body of missing man found

16 Jul 08:34 PM

Kahu Gill's body was recovered near the Cobham Bridge on July 14.

Grant helps school provide rugby player shelters
Whanganui Chronicle

Grant helps school provide rugby player shelters

15 Jul 05:00 PM

Collegiate has two new rugby bunkers, with NZCT providing $12,000 of the $18,500 cost.

Police arrest 19 Hells Angels members, 72 charges laid
Whanganui Chronicle

Police arrest 19 Hells Angels members, 72 charges laid

15 Jul 03:26 AM

The Whanganui chapter's president and vice-president are among those arrested.

'Surprising' lack of property value growth in Whanganui region
Whanganui Chronicle

'Surprising' lack of property value growth in Whanganui region

14 Jul 06:00 PM

However, Pātea has a 4% increase in average property value in the past six months.

Search for missing man continues after car pulled from river
Whanganui Chronicle

Search for missing man continues after car pulled from river

10 Jul 11:09 PM

Kahukura Gill was not inside the car, which was found in the Whanganui River on July 2.

Wakefield St Bridge future in balance
Whanganui Chronicle

Wakefield St Bridge future in balance

09 Jul 06:00 PM

The bridge closed for vehicles in early 2025 because of safety concerns.

Health NZ stops funds for Fit for Surgery programme
Whanganui Chronicle

Health NZ stops funds for Fit for Surgery programme

08 Jul 05:01 PM

Health NZ says the patients in the programme will continue to get the support they need.

Central North Island feels impact of heavy rain
Whanganui Chronicle

Central North Island feels impact of heavy rain

04 Jul 02:44 AM

Rain has swollen rivers in Whanganui, Ruapehu and South Taranaki.

'Time to lead': Airline founder hands over to son after 40 years
Whanganui Chronicle

'Time to lead': Airline founder hands over to son after 40 years

03 Jul 06:00 PM

Craig Emeny founded Air Chathams in 1984, alongside his wife Marion.

Rangitīkei fencer regains Golden Pliers title
Whanganui Chronicle

Rangitīkei fencer regains Golden Pliers title

02 Jul 06:00 PM

The 49-year-old had to miss four years of action following a shoulder injury in 2017.

'Resurrection of an era': Rangitīkei honours Kiwi Formula One hero
Whanganui Chronicle

'Resurrection of an era': Rangitīkei honours Kiwi Formula One hero

01 Jul 05:00 PM

Chris Amon, who died in 2016, raced in F1 from 1963-1976 as part of a golden era.

'Clear message community wants action' on former school site
Whanganui Chronicle

'Clear message community wants action' on former school site

30 Jun 06:00 PM

The majority of respondents support leasing the St George's site to a private developer.

Horizons to increase funding for Whanganui public transport
Whanganui Chronicle

Horizons to increase funding for Whanganui public transport

29 Jun 05:00 PM

Just under 400 submissions were made in favour of the improved services in Whanganui.

How a small alpine town handles major winter festival
Whanganui Chronicle

How a small alpine town handles major winter festival

26 Jun 06:00 PM

Last year's event contributed $1 million to the district's economy.

Horizons ratepayers face 8.8% rate increase
Whanganui Chronicle

Horizons ratepayers face 8.8% rate increase

26 Jun 05:30 PM

The increase is lower than what was proposed in the 2024-34 Long-Term Plan.

'An increasing problem': Principal's plea as food demand increases
Whanganui Chronicle

'An increasing problem': Principal's plea as food demand increases

25 Jun 06:00 PM

KidsCan will provide more than 5.6 million food items for school kids this year.

Whanganui speed skater eyes big second half of the year
Whanganui Chronicle

Whanganui speed skater eyes big second half of the year

22 Jun 05:00 PM

'I would love to go to the Olympics one day.'

Taihape Area School set for transformative rebuild
Whanganui Chronicle

Taihape Area School set for transformative rebuild

18 Jun 05:00 PM

The school's site opened in 2009 after the primary school and college merged.

Four injured in crash near Whanganui
Whanganui Chronicle

Four injured in crash near Whanganui

17 Jun 10:34 PM

Three patients were taken to Whanganui Hospital after 3-vehicle crash.

Family escapes devastating house fire as community rallies support
Whanganui Chronicle

Family escapes devastating house fire as community rallies support

16 Jun 06:08 PM

The fire is believed to have started in a recycling bin at the back door.

Whanganui East gains new GP clinic
Whanganui Chronicle

Whanganui East gains new GP clinic

16 Jun 06:00 PM

Living Waters collaborated with Whanganui Anglican Church to establish the clinic.

Proposed cycle trail hits funding roadblock
Whanganui Chronicle

Proposed cycle trail hits funding roadblock

15 Jun 05:10 PM

The grade two trail would run from Taihape to Turakina Beach.

Sub-union rugby game ends 15-year hiatus
Sport

Sub-union rugby game ends 15-year hiatus

11 Jun 05:00 PM

It's hoped the Northern v Southern Rangitīkei match will help reboot local rugby.

Pedestrian hit by car in Whanganui
Whanganui Chronicle

Pedestrian hit by car in Whanganui

11 Jun 01:04 AM

The incident was just before midday in a supermarket carpark.

'Pretty special': Rugby veteran celebrates 400th senior game milestone
Sport

'Pretty special': Rugby veteran celebrates 400th senior game milestone

10 Jun 05:00 PM

Brad Carr made his debut for the Feilding Yellows Senior A team when he was 17.

Whakapapa 'geared up' ahead of new season
Whanganui Chronicle

Whakapapa 'geared up' ahead of new season

10 Jun 05:00 PM

More than 1600 people applied for jobs for the winter season.

Rangitīkei ratepayers face 8.9% rates increase
Whanganui Chronicle

Rangitīkei ratepayers face 8.9% rates increase

10 Jun 05:00 PM

The Rangitīkei District Council's 2024-2034 long-term plan predicted a 9.9% rise.

‘It’s all backwards’: Father admitted to bar thanks to his daughter
Whanganui Chronicle

‘It’s all backwards’: Father admitted to bar thanks to his daughter

09 Jun 05:00 PM

"It was a very proud moment to say the least."

W&W Construction wins three national awards
Whanganui Chronicle

W&W Construction wins three national awards

09 Jun 01:30 AM

Director Glenn Wadsworth said the company was proud to be recognised for its work.

'Homecoming': Classic All Blacks to face Steelform Whanganui
Sport

'Homecoming': Classic All Blacks to face Steelform Whanganui

06 Jun 05:00 PM

Several former All Blacks have been confirmed and Conrad Smith is set to referee.

Whanganui teen to represent NZ at World Junior Squash Championships
Sport

Whanganui teen to represent NZ at World Junior Squash Championships

05 Jun 05:00 PM

The teenage sensation will head to Cairo in July for the Junior World Championships.

Rangitīkei youth recognised at annual awards night
Whanganui Chronicle

Rangitīkei youth recognised at annual awards night

03 Jun 05:00 PM

Rangitīkei Mayor Andy Watson praised the talent and dedication of the nominees.

'I'm loving the ride': Living loud after lifetime of deafness
Whanganui Chronicle

'I'm loving the ride': Living loud after lifetime of deafness

01 Jun 05:00 PM

Shona Beamsley, who was born deaf, is adjusting to life in a hearing world.

Body found in Whanganui River
Whanganui Chronicle

Body found in Whanganui River

30 May 02:34 AM

The death is being referred to the Coroner.

Whisking it all for carrot cake triumph
Whanganui Chronicle

Whisking it all for carrot cake triumph

29 May 05:00 PM

The Ohakune Carrot Carnival started in 1971.

Carrots, cars, country music: King’s Birthday weekend events
Whanganui Chronicle

Carrots, cars, country music: King’s Birthday weekend events

29 May 05:00 PM

The weather is not looking great for Whanganui and region, with showers and wind expected.

'Fools rush in': Calico Line pathway project delayed
Whanganui Chronicle

'Fools rush in': Calico Line pathway project delayed

27 May 05:00 PM

Construction on Marton’s Calico Line shared pathway will start in November.

Fatal crash near Whanganui closes road for three hours
Whanganui Chronicle

Fatal crash near Whanganui closes road for three hours

26 May 09:03 PM

Emergency services responded to the crash near Okoia at 7pm on Monday.

One dead in Castlecliff crash
Whanganui Chronicle

One dead in Castlecliff crash

25 May 09:45 PM

Inquiries into the crash are ongoing.

'One last push': Kai Hub seeks crucial support to reach funding goal
Whanganui Chronicle

'One last push': Kai Hub seeks crucial support to reach funding goal

23 May 05:00 PM

Stephen Lee stepped down as general manager to streamline operations.

Police search fruitless after driver fled from police and hit power pole
Whanganui Chronicle

Police search fruitless after driver fled from police and hit power pole

22 May 12:06 AM

A police dog unit was called but the driver could not be located after fleeing on foot.

Police impound vehicle, issue 23 tickets in street racer crackdown
Whanganui Chronicle

Police impound vehicle, issue 23 tickets in street racer crackdown

21 May 10:50 PM

New laws will allow police to destroy or forfeit the vehicles of some street racers.

Speed bumps removed after feedback from residents
Whanganui Chronicle

Speed bumps removed after feedback from residents

19 May 08:43 PM

The Somme Parade speed bumps were removed on Friday.

Whanganui dragon boater to represent NZ at world champs
Sport

Whanganui dragon boater to represent NZ at world champs

19 May 05:00 PM

Anne Kauika is the only Whanganui-based racer selected for the Black Dragons squad.

Parapara to close for six weeks for underslip repairs
Whanganui Chronicle

Parapara to close for six weeks for underslip repairs

19 May 03:03 AM

The stretch of SH4 will be closed from 6.30am-6pm on week days for nearly six weeks.

Mainstreet Whanganui advocates for city parking tweaks
Whanganui Chronicle

Mainstreet Whanganui advocates for city parking tweaks

18 May 05:00 PM

The organisation wants parking limits to be altered to promote CBD activity.

'Real progress': Whanganui River project thrives
Whanganui Chronicle

'Real progress': Whanganui River project thrives

18 May 05:00 PM

The project aims to improve the biodiversity, water quality and ecosystem health.

Techweek 2025: New Whanganui Artificial Intelligence service to launch
Whanganui Chronicle

Techweek 2025: New Whanganui Artificial Intelligence service to launch

14 May 06:00 PM

The service aims to help non-profit organisations apply for grants.

'We want them gone': Over 200 people sign petition to remove speed bumps
Whanganui Chronicle

'We want them gone': Over 200 people sign petition to remove speed bumps

12 May 06:00 PM

The speed bumps are causing nearby residents to be woken early in the morning.

‘City man through and through‘: Club legend remembered
Whanganui Chronicle

‘City man through and through‘: Club legend remembered

09 May 05:00 PM

“Whanganui City Football Club became part of his DNA... He was a stalwart of the club."

'Bittersweet': Coastguard receives award for missing diver search
Whanganui Chronicle

'Bittersweet': Coastguard receives award for missing diver search

09 May 01:36 AM

In March 2024, Coastguard South Taranaki searched for over six days for the missing diver.

Whanganui teen rower to represent New Zealand in US
Sport

Whanganui teen rower to represent New Zealand in US

08 May 05:00 PM

The 16-year-old considers the opportunity a step towards her Olympic dream.

Patients treated for smoke inhalation after manufacturing business fire
Whanganui Chronicle

Patients treated for smoke inhalation after manufacturing business fire

08 May 01:06 AM

The fire is believed to have started in an industrial oven.

Fire at Bremworth’s Whanganui plant under investigation
Whanganui Chronicle

Fire at Bremworth’s Whanganui plant under investigation

04 May 10:26 PM

Five fire trucks and two support vehicles attended at 5.15pm on Sunday.

ACC data shows improvement with sport-induced concussions
Whanganui Chronicle

ACC data shows improvement with sport-induced concussions

04 May 05:00 PM

The Whanganui District's concussion claim costs were down nearly $238,900 from 2023.

Rangitīkei MMA teen talents go international
Whanganui Chronicle

Rangitīkei MMA teen talents go international

04 May 05:00 PM

The teens will travel to England and Italy in October to showcase their talent.

How a Whanganui event is shaping NZ's future basketball stars
Whanganui Chronicle

How a Whanganui event is shaping NZ's future basketball stars

02 May 05:00 PM

Teams travelled to Whanganui from all corners of the country.

Wild weather causes power outages, flight cancellations
Whanganui Chronicle

Wild weather causes power outages, flight cancellations

01 May 01:33 AM

The windy and wet weather is expected to continue in Whanganui over the next few days.

Marist Rugby stalwart named national president
Sport

Marist Rugby stalwart named national president

29 Apr 05:00 PM

Whanganui's Mike Donoghue has been involved with New Zealand Marist for nearly 60 years.

Whanganui set for a cool change
Whanganui Chronicle

Whanganui set for a cool change

28 Apr 12:18 AM

Wednesday is predicted to be the 'turning point' for Whanganui's weather.

How a childhood injury led Jacob Booth to rugby refereeing success
Sport

How a childhood injury led Jacob Booth to rugby refereeing success

25 Apr 02:24 AM

Booth is the only Whanganui-based referee in the programme.

Thousands gather for Whanganui Anzac Day services
Whanganui Chronicle

Thousands gather for Whanganui Anzac Day services

24 Apr 11:07 PM

Speeches were made by the RSA president, Mayor Andrew Tripe and Captain John Granville.

'Can't beat it': Mud, motors and manoeuvres in 4X4 Challenge
Whanganui Chronicle

'Can't beat it': Mud, motors and manoeuvres in 4X4 Challenge

24 Apr 05:00 PM

Easy-viewing and accessibility two reasons for event's sustained success, says organiser.

Anzac Day: Commemorations in Whanganui region
Whanganui Chronicle

Anzac Day: Commemorations in Whanganui region

23 Apr 05:00 PM

'There are a few milestones that need to be recognised.'

Pest trap library to span across Rangitīkei rivers
Whanganui Chronicle

Pest trap library to span across Rangitīkei rivers

21 Apr 05:00 PM

The collective received $15,400 as part of the Indigenous Biodiversity Community Grant

Fifth-generation descendant on quest to restore damaged grave
Whanganui Chronicle

Fifth-generation descendant on quest to restore damaged grave

18 Apr 05:00 PM

John and Mary Toms came to New Zealand in 1855 in search of a new life.

'I love this community': Rangītikei Mayor to stand for fifth term
Whanganui Chronicle

'I love this community': Rangītikei Mayor to stand for fifth term

17 Apr 05:00 PM

Andy Watson has 20-plus years of council experience and has been Mayor since 2013.

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